Genesis Revisited: Can We Do Better Than God?

Abstract. We are faced with growing powers of manipulation of our human genetic makeup. While not denying that these powers can be used for great good, it behooves us to think now of possible upper limits to the change that we might want to effect. I argue that thoughts of changing the human species...

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Main Author: Ruse, Michael (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell 1984
In: Zygon
Year: 1984, Volume: 19, Issue: 3, Pages: 297-316
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